The university district around Pitt and CMU. Butterjoint burgers, Spirits & Tales in the Oaklander and the student-priced corners along Forbes and Craig.
Spirits & Tales atop the Oaklander Hotel serves New American plates with a rooftop view in Pittsburgh. Seasonal cooking above the university district.
Signature: Seasonal plates, Rooftop cocktails
Order: Share seasonal plates and a cocktail on the rooftop at sunset.
Tip: The rooftop is the draw in warm weather. Reserve a terrace table ahead.
Redhawk Coffee on Meyran Avenue in Oakland is a student-friendly cafe in Pittsburgh. Bright single-origin coffee near Pitt, busy with the university crowd.
Signature drink: Espresso
Butterjoint on North Craig Street in Oakland is a bar and restaurant in Pittsburgh. Classic cocktails, a strong burger and house pierogi near Pitt.
Signature drink: Classic cocktails
Food: Burgers and pierogi
Tip: Come for the burger and pierogi as much as the drinks. Happy hour is the value play.
Butterjoint on North Craig Street in Oakland runs a late bar near the universities in Pittsburgh. Classic cocktails, a strong burger and house pierogi.
Try: Burger and pierogi
Spirits & Tales atop the Oaklander Hotel is a rooftop bar with a view in Pittsburgh. Cocktails and small plates on a terrace above the university district.
Tip: Go at sunset for the rooftop view. Reserve a terrace table on warm-weather weekends.